| Information about Majolica makers and marks is | | | | looking for unique collectible designs choose from |
| scarce. Most Majolica makers didn't leave Marks on | | | | monkeys, flowers, china men displayed on teapots, |
| their finished pieces of pottery. However when | | | | and much more. |
| available, Majolica pottery is displayed and sold with | | | | A lot of the Majolica pottery you will find now a day |
| information about the Majolica makers and marks, the | | | | is in the form of dishes and tableware. There are |
| information is usually on the back. This earthenware is | | | | many plates, platters, and teapots with beautiful |
| available for purchase through many online sites. | | | | Majolica designs. But not all Majolica is limited to |
| What is known about Majolica origins is that this | | | | serving dishes. You can find beautiful stools, |
| earthenware was established in 1851 by Minton. | | | | jardinières (or flower pots), and baskets. |
| Minton created a method of decorating pottery that | | | | Although Minton was the creator of Majolica he was |
| was both beautiful and unique. After being shaped | | | | not the only gifted Majolica artist. Wedgewood was |
| and fired at a high temperature, Majolica pottery is | | | | the second Majolica artist and he brought a |
| glazed and decorated using richly colored lead and tin | | | | uniqueness all his own to the art. Wedgewood's |
| glazes. One piece of Minton's Majolica pottery was | | | | Majolica was far more delicate and had a Victorian |
| seen on sale for about 8,000 USD. | | | | style to it. Wedgewood's Majolica included pieces |
| Majolica patterns vary greatly in subject and style. | | | | such as umbrella stands and candlestick holders. |
| There have been many different Majolica artists and | | | | There are far too many Majolica artists to mention |
| each one has added unique patterns to the | | | | here but have no doubt that you will find their work |
| assortment of Majolica pieces available. If you are | | | | to be equally breathtaking and desirable. |